7 — Christmas Bonfire Party (Oak Alley Plantation, 3645 Hwy. 18, Vacherie, 225-265-2151; www.oakalleyplantation.com) — The 37th annual celebration includes a Cajun/Creole food, an open bar, dance band, spirits, a party in the plantation, which is decorated in traditional Christmas style, and a band-led procession to the levee for the lighting of a bonfire. Hours 7 p.m.-midnight. Admission $125.

24 — Christmas Eve Bonfires on the Levee (Various locations around Lutcher and Gramercy; www.stjamesparish.com) — Teams build large wooden structures on the levee — some done artistically — then set them on fire after dark to light the way for Papa Noel (Cajun Santa Claus). Hours after dark. Admission free.